First choose your home region

The evaluation unit I am testing is an international model where there are options to select your home country for the proper language, keyboard, and settings to appear.

How do you want to setup your HTC One?

You will likely want to setup the new HTC One from scratch since it is a new device, but later on you may want to restore from a backup you have. You can also transfer or import content from a number of different devices, including the iPhone.

Choose your transfer source

Select from one of three sources.

Supported sources

Here are the specific sources to choose from.

Specific directions for HTC Transfer Tool

This page will walk you through the use of the tool that HTC provides to make transfer and setup much easier.

iPhone options

You can transfer content from your iPhone.

HTC Backup toggle

You can backup your HTC One and this setup screen lets you toggle this on or off.

Select your old phone

Content from older phones can be transferred to your new HTC One.

Settings have been applied

You will see a congratulations when you complete your settings.

Typical HTC BlinkFeed page

This screenshot shows the my BlinkFeed highlights.

BlinkFeed status updates

You can post to your social networks right from the top of the BlinkFeed page.

There are a few menu options in HTC BlinkFeed

Tap the right menu to see the options available for the BlinkFeed.

Choose categories for your BlinkFeed

There are several default categories for you to select from in the BlinkFeed.

Sports focused HTC BlinkFeed

You are in full control of your BlinkFeed and can make it a sports phone if you desire.

Another BlinkFeed view

Your BlinkFeed will never look the same on the HTC One.

Soccer focused BlinkFeed

Here you can see my soccer focused BlinkFeed.

A Facebook phone thanks to BlinkFeed

I think my wife will have her phone setup to only serve up Facebook on BlinkFeed.

Maybe you want a Twitter phone

You can also choose to have just Twitter content show up in your BlinkFeed.

Automatic refresh settings

You can have BlinkFeed refresh via WiFi or a cellular network. I don't know what interval it automatic refreshes.

3x3 grid application launcher

The center icon toggles between HTC BlinkFeed and the application launcher.

Folders are supported and the Google one appears by default

Folders are supported in the Custom view of the application launcher.

Default media folder on the HTC One

Media apps are collected in a folder in the custom view app launcher.

Grid selector

The 3x3 grid is setup by default, but I quickly switched to a more useful 4x5 grid.

Full screen view of 4x5 grid

As you slide up in the app launcher you can see all of your installed apps.

Tools folder

Several apps are found in the Tools folder.

Productivity folder

Several apps are found in the Productivity folder.

Zoodles supports Kid Mode

Similar to the Kids Corner on Windows Phone 8, you will find Zoodles supports Kid Mode on the HTC One.

Car mode

Toggling on Car Mode presents a few apps that are used while driving in the form of large icons.

A standard Android experience is a swipe away

If you are not a real fan of BlinkFeed then you can easily swipe once from right to left and jump into a standard Android home screen. You can customize up to five panels and add widgets like you have before on Android.

Basic lock screen

The basic lock screen is loaded by default, but there are plenty of options available.

Choosing theme options in video highlights

There are six themes available to choose from in video highlights.

HTC Share explanation

The first time you use HTC Share a screen will appear that provides you with some details on the functionality.

Viewing content by event

Viewing camera shots

Your camera shots, both still and Zoe videos, appear in the Gallery browser.

TV programs available in my area

After setting up the TV utility for your area, you will see TV programs available in your area.

Movies available on the TV

Content is shown in an easy to access way in the TV app.

Choose your TV provider

I cut the cable so chose to view content available over the air. I was surprised by how much content was still available for me to view, but know that people with cable or satellite will find TV much more useful.

Choose your favorites

Choose your favorites so that content can be optimized for you.

Specific show information

Tapping on your show information will present you with details and the next available show times.

Movies available

This screenshot shows movies available for your selected provider.

Network information

Network information on the HTC One.

Personalization settings

There are a few personalization settings on the HTC One.

Software information

Android 4.1.2 is loaded on the HTC One.

Storage settings

The device I am testing comes with 32GB integrated into the device. There will also be a 64GB model available.

HTC Backup toggle

Matthew Miller started using a mobile devices in 1997 and has been writing news, reviews, and opinion pieces ever since. He is a co-host with GigaOM's Kevin Tofel on the MobileTechRoundup podcast and an author of three Wiley Companion series books. Matthew started using mobile devices with a US Robotics Pilot 1000 and has owned over 200 d...
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Matthew is a professional naval architect by day and a mobile gadgeteer at all other times. He purchases his own devices and then sells them on eBay or Swappa to buy more. Many other devices are sent for review on a 30-day loaner basis and then returned to the carrier or manufacturer. If any are provided as &#8220;long term loaner units&#8221 this will be clearly disclosed in his reviews.